The Rescue Motion for New Nigeria (RMNN) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s pardon to people convicted of crimes, together with drug trafficking, homicide, and different acts, including that it quantities to a betrayal of the Nigerian state.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the group expressed “deep disappointment and grave concern” over the transfer, warning that it might erode public belief, undermine nationwide safety, and ship the unsuitable message to each victims and perpetrators of violent crimes.
“Whereas this motion might have been offered as an act of mercy or reconciliation, it poses a critical menace to nationwide safety, public belief, and the ethical integrity of our nation,” mentioned Faduri Oluwadare Joseph (Fadojoe), chief of RMNN and former Labour Party presidential aspirant.
The assertion emphasised that releasing people “who’ve demonstrated blatant disregard for human life and the rule of regulation” dangers reversing years of progress made within the areas of peace, justice, and accountability.
The RMNN additionally argued that such pardons might embolden prison networks and demoralize safety forces who danger their lives to guard residents.
“Mercy must not ever come on the expense of justice or public security,” the group acknowledged, urging that the President’s constitutional powers to grant clemency must be exercised with transparency, equity, and in alignment with nationwide curiosity.
The RMNN additional referred to as on the federal authorities to overview and reform the standards and transparency surrounding the clemency course of, warning that future selections have to be rooted in justice and replicate the desire of the Nigerian individuals.
“Forgiveness and reconciliation are noble virtues,” the assertion concluded, “however they need to by no means come at the price of justice and accountability. The energy of any democracy rests on its dedication to the rule of regulation and the sanctity of human life.”
“The Nation Deserves Higher,” the discharge asserted, reinforcing the RMNN’s continued advocacy for peace, justice, and good governance in Nigeria.
